IELTS Prepare by IDP
IELTS Prepare by IDP is a free ten-part video podcast series by IDP Education. This trusted resource features interviews with IELTS experts who explain the test structure, share prep tips, and guide test takers on what to expect on test day.
Episodes
What You Can Do With IELTS, With May Huynh, Episode 10 [VIDEO]
May Huynh from Vietnam shares her personal experience of IELTS and where it has taken her. She talks about her international student journey and how IELTS has played a pivotal role in shaping her professional path. May offers firsthand advice on preparing for IELTS and moving to an English-speaking country.
Highlights:
02:29 - 11:24: May’s IELTS test experience
11:25 - 15:57: Why May c
IELTS Test Day, With Jess Christie, Episode 9 [VIDEO]
Join Jess Christie from one of our IELTS test centres as she explains what happens on test day. Jess also provides helpful advice on what to bring, how to manage your time, and what you can do to manage test day nerves.
Highlights
02:10 - 08:00 What to expect on IELTS test day
8:01 - 12:51 Managing your time in the IELTS test
12:52 - 18:13 Feeling confident on IELTS test day
18:14 -
IELTS Speaking, With Rochelle Van Der Merwe, Episode 8 [VIDEO]
IELTS Expert Rochelle Van Der Merwe takes us through each part of the IELTS Speaking test and shares valuable insights about how to prepare. This episode also features a special section on how to practise for the Individual Long-turn in Part 2.
Highlights
02:28 - 10:48 Question Types in the IELTS Speaking test
10:49 - 21:51 IELTS Speaking Strategies
21:52 - 28:22 Test Taker Questi
IELTS Writing, With Don Oliver, Episode 7 [VIDEO]
IELTS expert Don Oliver returns to share his best IELTS tips for the Writing section. He talks about the different Writing tasks you might encounter in IELTS Academic and General Training tests and offers practical advice on analysing graphs and charts in Academic Task 1.
Highlights
02:23 - 06:35 Question types in the Writing test
06:35 - 17:58 IELTS Writing strategies
17:58 - 28:25 Test
IELTS Reading, With Andy Atts, Episode 6 [VIDEO]
Andy Watts from E2 Test Prep returns to talk about IELTS Reading. Find out what to expect in the IELTS Academic and General Training Reading tests and how to prepare. This episode also takes a closer a look at the best way to approach True/False/Not Given questions.
Highlights:
02:05 - 09:27 Question Types in the IELTS Reading test
09:28 - 20:46 IELTS Reading Strategies
20:47 - 31:0
IELTS Listening, With Andy Watts, Episode 5 [VIDEO]
In this episode, Andy Watts from E2 Test Prep guides us through the Listening section of the IELTS test. We cover question types and preparation strategies, including valuable insights into how to navigate the lecture or talk in Part 4.
Highlights
02:01 - 05:49 Question types in the IELTS Listening test
05:50 - 22:06 Preparation Strategies for the IELTS Listening test
22:07 - 27:09
Improving Your English Before You Take IELTS, With Linda Alley, Episode 4 [VIDEO]
Join Linda Alley from IDP as she talks about how you can develop your English skills before you take IELTS. She also shares her top tips for learning new vocabulary, including what to focus on and what you can do to remember new words.
Highlights:
02:41 - 10:50 Tips for improving Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening
10:11 - 15:53 Strategies for learning vocabulary
15:54 - 18:20 Test
How to Prepare for IELTS, With Don Oliver, Episode 3 [VIDEO]
Tune in with IELTS Expert Don Oliver to find out how to get ready for the IELTS test. Learn how to make time to study and what to focus on during your IELTS test preparation. Plus, find out more about IDP’s IELTS study materials.
Highlights:
1:28 – 2:28: IELTS Myth
2:28 – 5:28: What to focus on during your IELTS preparation
6:15 – 8:22: Making time to study
8:22 –12:47: Choose preparati
How IELTS is scored, with Rose Aravanis, Episode 2 [VIDEO]
In this episode, IELTS Expert Rose Aravanis explains how your IELTS test is marked. Learn about the IELTS Band Descriptors and how you can use them to improve your score. Rose also gives advice on how to move from a Band 6 to 7 in Writing and Speaking.
Highlights:
1:16 - 2:00: IELTS Myth
2:00 - 4:39: IELTS band scores
4:40 - 12:27: Using the IELTS band descriptors to improve your score
Overview of IELTS, with Daniel Marsh, Episode 1 [VIDEO]
Join Daniel Marsh from IDP as he talks about the different types of IELTS tests and how you can take them. Find out about the structure of the IELTS test and how IELTS One Skill Retake can help you achieve your best score.
Highlights:
1:28 – 1:50: IELTS Myth
1:50 – 4:51: Choosing the right IELTS test
7:15 – 12:18: Different ways to take IELTS
12:22 –15:20: IELTS test structure
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Introducing IELTS Prepare by IDP
Are you prepping for the IELTS test and looking for comprehensive guidance? Our brand new video podcast series, IELTS Prepare by IDP, is launching very soon!
What you can look forward to:
Trusted preparation materials developed by IDP Education.
Interviews with IELTS Experts and industry professionals.
A ten-part series covering everything you need to know about IELTS.
Video and audio
